The PDF file below
provides details on a complete set of primers for amplifying and sequencing
avian mitochondrial DNA. All of the primers have been designed to
work with most or all birds and most perform very well in this regard.

The document is
intended as a resource for those interested in using mtDNA for avian
population genetics and systematics, whether that work involves sequencing
complete mitochondrial genomes or single genes. A second goal is to
encourage the use of genes other than cytochrome b, which is
a poor choice for studies in which only one mitochondrial gene will
be sequenced (see the file for my logic on cyt b).